Victorian London

By Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi .....A cabinet card sized woodburytype of Queen Victoria (1819-1901), taken in about 1870 by the French photographer Disderi (1819-1889). This is from the 'Disderi' album in the More

Picryl description: Public domain image of a Crystal Palace, London World Fair, Great Exhibition, Victorian-era building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Print shows second trial by Dr. John Sheldon, anatomist, to launch a balloon at Lord Foley's grounds in Portland Place, London, which resulted in the balloon's destruction by fire (Source: L.T.C. Rolt, The Aero More

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Illus. in: The Architectural review, v. 16, no. 245, April, 1917. London : [s.n.], 1917, plate 1.

Four town criers peddling "shillelees, ballads, Bedfordshire tails, and Scotch whiskey." Forms part of British Cartoon Prints Collection ( Library of Congress)

Four town criers peddling "lily white sand," "Scotch crowdy," "roses and lilies," and the last crier announcing the theft of "five hundred guineas." Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library More

Four town criers announcing "Rare news! bloody news! Ireland is sunk in the bog of Allen! The ... French Army is totally destroyed ..." ; "Any-bad-schillings!" ; "Bill o' the play, your honour" ; "Rare Norfolk More

George Tierney and a knife-grinder pushing his wheelbarrow in front of an ale-house. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress).

Print showing men, women, and children on the lawn in the museum garden, building on the left, and the tents of a military encampment, on the right.

Barrel-covered dock area with masts in background. Public domain photograph - engraving of a sailing ship, sea battle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Interior of museum, showing skeletons of mammals. Public domain photograph - historical image of England, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Print shows several members of the House of Commons, including James Oglethorpe and Archibald Grant, gathered in a room at the Fleet Prison for an investigation of Thomas Bambridge, warden of the prison, for th More

This image has been taken from scan 000569 from "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis. Illustrated with numerous copper plates. [By Richard Phillips.]". The title and sub More

This image has been taken from scan 000653 from "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis. Illustrated with numerous copper plates. [By Richard Phillips.]". The title and sub More

Print shows a reception given by Charles James Fox and wife for various groups and friends of the Prince of Wales, all opposed to the government. Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Divisio More

This image has been taken from scan 000405 from "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis. Illustrated with numerous copper plates. [By Richard Phillips.]". The title and sub More

This image has been taken from scan 000665 from "Modern London; being the history and present state of the British Metropolis. Illustrated with numerous copper plates. [By Richard Phillips.]". The title and sub More

"Two designs on one plate. Above, two rows of burlesqued yokels (with two comely women, and an ugly old one), seated behind the orchestra and backed by a rough brick wall...Below, three members of the orchestr More

Cartoon shows an elderly man who has slipped and fallen on the sidewalk outside Humphrey's printing establishment at No. 27 St. James's Street, London. He is holding a thermometer which he manages keep upright, More

John Philip Kemble, caricatured, plays the dagger scene in Macbeth. In front of him is magically suspended a large watchman's rattle, labelled "a word to the wise". Text refers to the personal attack made on th More

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"A close-up view of one of the 'pigeon holes' which flanked the upper gallery at Covent Garden..." (Source: George)

This image has been taken from scan 000657 from "Some Account of London. The fifth edition with ... additions". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the B More

This image has been taken from scan 000006 from "Some Account of the Proposed Improvements of the Western part of London, by the formation of the Regent's Park, the New Street ... Illustrated by plans [by J. Wh More

Print shows a man, the celebrated juggler, standing on a stage greeting the audience, sitting at his sides are two hurdy-gurdy players, one on a box labeled "Money Box" and the other on a box labeled "Quack Med More

Print shows George IV, "a conning stoker," of some "Mischief brewing," stirring up the "Flames of Persecution," with "vengeance," saying, "If this trial fail I'l brew no more." Behind him is a vat "Filthy compo More

Reproduction of drawing.

Print shows the mirrored curtain reflecting the audience at the Royal Coburg Theatre (Old Vic Theatre) and Ramo Samee, a juggler, magician, and sword swallower, juggling on stage. Forms part of: British Cartoo More

Print shows a street procession with King George IV at his coronation festivities on July 19, 1821, in St. James' Park, London. Balloon flying at upper right represents balloonist Charles Green's first ascensi More

Quadrangle at Tattersalls filled with groups of betting men including Mr. Tanfield, Lord Sefton, Col. Hylton Jolliffe, Sir L. Skeffington, and John Gully, the ex-pugilist. A Jewish man sells wares from a basket More

This image has been taken from scan 000012 from "The Wards of London; comprising a historical and topographical description ... of the City, etc. vol. 1". The title and subject terms of this image have been gen More

This image has been taken from scan 000111 from "The Wards of London; comprising a historical and topographical description ... of the City, etc. vol. 1". The title and subject terms of this image have been gen More

This image has been taken from scan 000013 from "Some account of the Worshipful Company of Grocers, of the City of London. [With an Appendix.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated fro More

This image has been taken from scan 000283 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000225 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000315 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000305 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000235 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000008 from "Illustrations of the site and neighbourhood of the New Post Office. Comprehending antiquarian notices of St. Martin's-le-Grand and its Liberty ... With an append More

This image has been taken from scan 000191 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

This image has been taken from scan 000253 from "Metropolitan Improvements ... From original drawings by T. H. Shepherd, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by More

Print shows balloon possibly piloted by British balloonist Charles Green ascending over New London Bridge on the occasion of its opening, August 31, 1831, witnessed by William IV, King of Great Britain. (Source More

This image has been taken from scan 000131 from "The History and Antiquities of the Parish and Church of St. Michael, Crooked Lane, London, etc. [By William Herbert.]". The title and subject terms of this image More

This image has been taken from scan 000018 from "A new History and Survey of ... London, ... Westminster, and Southwark. With ... illustrations of their Antiquities, etc". The title and subject terms of this im More

This image has been taken from scan 000016 from "The History and Antiquities of the Parish and Church of St. Michael, Crooked Lane, London, etc. [By William Herbert.]". The title and subject terms of this image More

This image has been taken from scan 000282 from "A new History and Survey of ... London, ... Westminster, and Southwark. With ... illustrations of their Antiquities, etc". The title and subject terms of this im More

This image has been taken from scan 000090 from volume 02 of "National History and Views of London and its environs ... from original drawings by eminent artists. Edited by C. F. P". The title and subject terms More

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Print shows a street view of the northeast side of Westminster Abbey, with pedestrians on the promenade in the foreground.

This image has been taken from scan 000037 from volume 01 of "The History and Antiquities of London, Westminster, Southwark, and parts adjacent, etc". The title and subject terms of this image have been generat More

Illustration showing people in London street. Signature on monument at right: "T.S. Boys, 1841." Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys. Lon More

Print shows interior of Exeter Hall filled with a large crowd for the Anti-slavery Society meeting, London, England. Le grande salle d'Exeter-Hall assemblie des amis des noirs : Die so-gennante Exeter-Halle ve More

Illustration showing people walking in London streets, public coach, and buildings seen from corner of Lombard Street. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Th More

Illustration showing people walking in square at corner of Old Bond St., public and commercial buildings. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter More

Illustration showing interior of hall with people. Illus. in: Original views of London as it is / drawn from nature ... and lithographed by Thomas Shotter Boys. London : T. Boys, 1842.

This image has been taken from scan 000136 from volume 02 of "Illustrated London, or, a series of views in the British metropolis and its vicinity, engraved by Albert Henry Payne, from original drawings. The hi More

This image has been taken from scan 000129 from volume 02 of "Illustrated London, or, a series of views in the British metropolis and its vicinity, engraved by Albert Henry Payne, from original drawings. The hi More

This image has been taken from scan 000173 from volume 02 of "Illustrated London, or, a series of views in the British metropolis and its vicinity, engraved by Albert Henry Payne, from original drawings. The hi More

This image has been taken from scan 000020 from volume 02 of "Illustrated London, or, a series of views in the British metropolis and its vicinity, engraved by Albert Henry Payne, from original drawings. The hi More

This image has been taken from scan 000033 from "W.'s Lives of illustrious Lord Mayors and Aldermen of London. With a brief history of the City of London. Also a ... List of the Lords Mayors & Sheriffs of Londo More

This image has been taken from scan 000093 from volume 02 of "Illustrated London, or, a series of views in the British metropolis and its vicinity, engraved by Albert Henry Payne, from original drawings. The hi More

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Print shows Palace of Westminster, meeting place of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, on the banks of the Thames River. In album: [Album of ephemera and Civil War era photographs; photos and album c More

from the Original Picture in the Possession of Mr. Smart

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Artist: Unknown artist.Creation Date: 19th century.Process: carte-de-visite.Credit Line: Gift of E. Meadows More

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Aerial view of london from the air. A view of london from the south, 19th century. Public domain postcard scan.

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Text-only broadside announcing ascensions by Charles Green in his balloon "Royal Nassau" and Hugh Bell, in his "patent locomotive balloon" from the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall, London, England, May 1851. Text also More

Photograph shows interior of Crystal Palace with large sculptures and other exhibit items on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spic More

Photograph shows a slightly elevated view of the interior of the Crystal Palace exhibit hall with various items on display and international flags hanging from balcony railings. Salted paper photoprint by Claud More

Photograph shows Crystal Palace interior. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer brothers, 1852, v. 4, frontis.

Photograph shows water spouting from large glass fountain in center of exhibit hall. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer brothers, 1852 More

Photograph shows large cotton machine on display. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2, frontis.

Photograph shows a slightly elevated view of transept with fountain and statues; large tree in the background. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, Lon More

Photograph shows pieces of farm equipment: plows. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2 frontis.

This image has been taken from scan 000297 from "Knight's Cyclopædia of London. 1851". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Library's flickr p More

Photograph shows exterior of building. Salted paper photoprint by Claude-Marie Ferrier or Hugh Owen. Illus. in: Reports by the Juries, London, Spicer Brothers, 1852, v. 2 frontis.

This image has been taken from scan 000157 from "Holmes's Great Metropolis: or, Views and history of London in the nineteenth century ... Edited by W. G. Fearnside ... and T. Harrel. Illustrated with ... engrav More